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How to Package Snack Bars with Custom Pouches

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  Whichever food bar you manufacture, custom flat pouch es are the most popular type of flexible packaging used to package them. In this how-to, we’ll explain what you need to know about wrappers to make the packaging process easier for you.   Food bars – like granola and protein – are a favorite with busy consumers looking for a quick snack, meal replacement, or nutritional supplement. Convenience is a big part of their appeal thanks to single-serving custom pouches which makes them easy to transport and store. Despite recent criticisms regarding their sugar content, consumers view these products as generally healthy. In addition to convenience and health, the market continues to see growth and new product activity due to trends like unique flavors, organic, and “free-form.” Along with granola and protein bars, other types of food bars are becoming more popular: nutrition, breakfast, energy, performance, and fiber – to name a few.   Benefits of Custom Pouches   According

A Premium Canister Packaging for Supplement Blends

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  Who said that packaging can only be made in boxes or bags? When we think of packaging, it’s quite normal to picture a box or a bag in our heads. Customers get used to certain solutions. And that's where an opportunity for businesses emerge.   Instead of betting on the most conventional types of packaging, think out of the box.   Presenting: Paper Tubes   Paper tube packaging is gaining popularity in the business world. It is light, easy to transport, environment-friendly, and used by various industries such as food and cosmetics.   Apart from environmental benefits, using paper tubes makes sense for businesses in several other ways. If you are considering paper tubes as a packaging option, stick around, because you might find the inspiration you were looking for.   Get Some Inspiration:   Botanistry is a dietary supplement brand whose products can be used in many ways by adding to soups, smoothies, or cereals. The packaging system was created with balance in mi

The Advantages of Compostable Pouch to the Environment

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  One of the best things the world government have done was to introduce the bag tax, this has seen the number of plastic bags being disposed of illegally reduced. However, there are billions of plastic bags being still being consumed each year, this is mainly due to the cheap cost and easy to come by but they are detrimental to the environment.   There are now many alternatives to using plastic bags and we are here to tell you about the benefits of one alternative, the compostable pouch or biodegradable pouch !     WHAT BENEFITS CAN COMPOSTABLE POUCHES PROVIDE TO THE ENVIRONMENT?   1.        Beneficial, safe and healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle. Compostable pouches break down which means the plastic gets absorbed by the earth. Compostable pouches are much better for the environment. Using biodegradable products eliminates landfill and the breakdown of toxic gasses.   These points are only a snippet of the benefits

DO I NEED TO START THINKING ABOUT USING ECO FRIENDLY FOOD PACKAGING?

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  Of the 78 million metric tons of plastic packaging produced globally each year only 14 percent is recycled , according to a recent study published in the online version of National Geographic magazine.   Lightweight and floatable, plastic that escapes collection & recycling flows into oceans – 9 million tons annually – and most of it comes from developing nations. This figure is however expected to grow, as consumption of packaged goods will rise – especially meal-kits and grocery goods, as well as take-out foods. The European Commission has set in motion a directive to ban single-use plastic containers made of expended polystyrene, which is to come into effect from 2021 (EU Directive 904). The purpose of this directive is to reduce the amount of plastic waste deriving from member states – and a consequence is the encouragement of the use of packaging made from natural fibers, which is biodegradable pouch and compostable pouch in a safe and healthy manner for the en

Change is in Your Hands - Go Sustainable with Compostable CR Pouches

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  With cannabis itself being all-natural, cannabis companies thought it made sense to keep the cannabis packaging that way too.   90%  of CEOs find that sustainability is fundamental to success. Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging is all the buzz right now and becoming increasingly popular, as more consumers are shifting their focus to the environment.   55%  of consumers say they will pay more for sustainable products, according to a study done by Nielsen. Sustainability is increasingly important for any established or fledgling business.   4 prominent factors  in eco-friendly cannabis packaging will be even more important moving forward:  cutting down waste, sustainability, earth-friendly packaging and non-toxic packaging .   Packaging is a huge part of cannabis product compliance, but oftentimes compliant packages are made from materials that will sit in a landfill for eternity. The Cannabis and CBD industries have a major plastic problem.   By choosing the r

These Snack Bars Are Better For You and Mother Nature

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  Snack bars that are better for you and Mother Nature? What options do you have? Let’s check out some options.   Nice Blocks are dairy-free treats that are better for you. Not to mention, their packaging is better for the environment. Each bar's flavor profile is represented through the colorful hues and funky pattern illustration, creating a packaging concept that'll satisfy your sweet tooth before you even take a bite. Plus, stating that the wrapper is compostable directly on the packaging makes you feel like you're saving the earth one bar at a time. The only question is, which flavor do you try first?   Nice Blocks offer dairy free ‘better for you’ treats in a sustainable and ethical way. The ice blocks contain 100% organic ingredients with no added sugar and utilise sustainable packaging methods.   The brief was to communicate a new ‘better for you’ ice blocks range focusing on the locally sourced ingredients, whilst retaining the youthful, summertime f

Intelligently Imaginative on Liquid Packaging - Recyclable Spout Pouch

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  Liquid products are most commonly packed in nice bottles or cans. But, the downside is that bottles take up too much space, and you are unknowingly paying for wasted space in transportation, storage and shelf. So the packages become wastes immediately after consumption.   How to reduce waste? Go with an eco-friendly packaging solution!   Klint is a brand that realized this frustration and, instead of falling into the trap of becoming like every other brand, they invented a new way to repaint. Through easy-to-use samples, thoughtfully environmentally friendly packaging, and same-day delivery to your doorstep, this is a brand that's flipping the paint industry on its head.   The design and packaging system is based on a stencil system with a custom font made in collaboration with Commercial Type. Within the logo over the oversized "K," there's a hidden paint drop that adds an extra element of movement and playfulness. Additionally, the packaging system

What Do You Know About Sustainable Pet Food Packaging

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  When it comes to pet food packaging , plastic laminated pouches have become nearly the standard for product categories like dry food and treats. With superior graphics, barrier properties and durability, plus often the convenience of a resealable opening, plastic laminated pouches offer many positives.   Downside of Plastic Laminated Pet Food Pouches – NOT SUSTAINABLE The main downside is that they’re not sustainable . The multiple layers of material that comprise plastic laminated pouches, contributing to their benefits, make them nearly impossible to recycle. In other words, those brightly printed, sturdy materials may ensure freshness on par with human foods, but they can be a bear to recycle. Especially in the plastics market, very seldom will you find one plastic material that will handle and give you all the properties you need. Usually they're going to be multi-layer, either co-extrusions or adhesive laminations. When you start making those types of multi-layer m

What Benefits Can You Get from Flexible Packaging?

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  What Is Flexible Packaging? Flexible packaging is an eco-friendly packaging alternative to the large plastic tubs commonly found in the protein industry (also known as “rigid” packaging). Flexible packaging stems from easily pliable materials using any combination of paper, plastic film, or foil. When filled, the pouches can readily change shape. Historically, the shift has been from glass to rigid plastic to reduce weight and shipping costs. Now, there is an increasing trend towards flexible packaging alternatives, particularly in the food ( food packaging bags ) and beverage industry ( beverage packaging ), due to the environmental & sustainability benefits. Rigid packaging is just that, stiff and hard. More from dense materials such as hard plastics, rigid containers are typically molded or blown to a shape that, without permanent deformation, is not flexible when you think of rigid packaging. Like most plastics, rigid protein tubs originate from a petroleum derivative